Obituaries

Recently found this photo showing Bob as a "City Counselor" when I attended Badger Boys State in1975.

Dear Kaczmarek Family, I’ve known Bob and sister Sue throughout elementary and high school. My sincere condolences for the loss of this kind soul. I will keep you in my prayers.

Even though our family is small, the loss is large. Rest in peace dearest Bob. You will be missed more than you could ever know! Love you, Julie & Chris

We are so sorry for the great loss of Bob. What a wonderful man. May God bless you and give you His peace and grace during this very difficult time. Blessings to you and family, Lynda Thompson at CLA

Vicki and Lizzie, I am so sorry to hear about Bob.. I know how difficult it is to go through this loss. Bob is a very loving and caring husband and father. Please know that I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Mom and Dad were waiting for him with open arms and they will all watch over you now. Love and peace. Sue

My prayers for peace are with you Vickie and Lizzy. MY Bob Rest In Peace.

I am incredibly saddened by Bob's passing. He was incredibly instrumental in my development into a leader, a husband, and a father. In 1986, I stepped onto the Ripon College Campus a shy, introverted high school junior from Clintonville. My goal that week at BBS was not to embarrass myself. That was my only goal. Bob was not my City Counselor, but he was a City Counselor in the same building. For some reason, Bob believed in me and my potential. Following that Boys State session, Bob would repeatedly reach out and encourage me throughout my senior year and for decades to come. When I applied to be an Assistant City Counselor in 1987, it was Bob who had my back and supported my application. I have attempted to pay things forward throughout the years by encouraging and supporting other BBS citizens and counselors to have more belief in themselves than they did when they first arrived to BBS. Bob was a true servant leader who modeled for us what we need to model for others. There is absolutely no way that I would be the man I am today if it were not for Bob Kaczmarek. I have so much intense respect, admiration, and loyalty for that man. He truly transformed the trajectory of my life and I will always be eternally grateful to him. Vicki and Lizzie, he loved you so much. Every year, on that first Friday of BBS, Bob and I would make a point to connect and talk about family. He loved, adored, and respected you both. Please keep the memories of Bob alive in your hearts and souls forever. As the tears continue to drip down my face as I write this, I am who I am today because of Bob's involvement in my life. God's peace to both of you and your entire family. - Dave Schuler